What happens if my claim gets denied?
If your claim is denied, an experienced VA attorney will review your choices to appeal the decision and work with [...]
How will I get paid?
If you are awarded VA benefits, you can enroll in direct deposit and the VA will automatically deposit your monthly [...]
If we appeal, will I still get my monthly compensation while the appeal is pending?
Yes. If your appeal is successful, you will receive a lump sum retroactive award for the difference between the amount [...]
Is the attorney fee taken out of my compensation each month?
No. If we are successful on appeal, the VA will withhold 20% for the attorney fee, and nothing from your [...]
Am I responsible for paying Operation Stand Down directly?
No. If we are successful on appeal (after an initial decision is issued), 20% of your retroactive award will be [...]
How does Operation Stand Down get paid?
OSDRI works on contingency, meaning we don’t get paid unless we are successful on appeal. We offer professional assistance on [...]
How long will it take for a decision to be issued?
It depends. Generally it takes 2-3 months from the time you file an initial claim until the VA issues a [...]
What are the minimum and maximum amount of VA disability benefits that I can potentially receive upon a favorable judgement?
Monthly benefit awards range anywhere from $142.29 per month to $3900 or more each month, depending on the severity of [...]
What advantage(s) does hiring an attorney to handle my VA disability claim have over handling the claim myself?
A licensed VA Claims Advocate or VA attorney knows the ins and outs of the VA disability compensation system, so [...]
Will I need to make a court appearance during the course of my VA disability claim?
Probably not. You may elect to attend a video-conference hearing before a Veterans’ Law Judge as part of your appeal, [...]
